This tutorial will focus on the removal of the Benelli M4 field and pistol grip stock’s sling plate. A big thanks goes out to Benelliwerks to advising me how to get the assembly apart a few years back. I just finally figured out how to actually do it.
As you can see by the Benelli diagram above, both the field and the pistol grip stock are assembled the same way with the same components when it comes to the rear sling mount.
Remove the Recoil Pad (061C) from the stock by unscrewing the two self-tapping screws (062J) that are accessed from the two small holes at the rear of the Recoil Pad (061C).
Note: You’ll want to use a fixed blade Philips screw driver. Use a little oil or spit on the small opening at the bottom of the recoil pad. Press the screw driver into the hole until you feel it engage the screw bit.